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White River Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 704 students in White River Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in White River Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
704 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White River Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.4%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
93%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,085 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,896 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,085
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,896
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best White River Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
484 W Main St
Worthington, IN 47471
(812) 875-3839
Worthington, IN 47471
(812) 875-3839
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
White River Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2926 S Sr 67
Lyons, IN 47443
(812) 659-3915
Lyons, IN 47443
(812) 659-3915
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
White River Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5644 W Sr 54
Switz City, IN 47465
(812) 659-2274
Switz City, IN 47465
(812) 659-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White River Valley School District?
White River Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 704 students.
What is the rank of White River Valley School District?
White River Valley School District is ranked #175 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White River Valley School District?
93% of White River Valley School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White River Valley School District?
White River Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is White River Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,896 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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